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Although focused on genetically modified plants and a bit old, this book nonetheless gives a solid introduction to the general concepts and history of modern biotechnology, as well of the long history of genetic modification.

This book provides a chilling glimpse into the politics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

This 400-page report reviews and summarizes studies on the environmental and health impacts of the first generation of GM crops, concluding that there is no evidence that the GM crops on the market today have detrimental impacts on either animal or human health or on the environment.

This is a comprehensive assessment of social, economic and environmental impact of GM crops from the time commercialization began (1996) through 2013. The short summary is that GM crops have increased the incomes of both large- and small-scale farmers, while effecting a substantial decrease in both insecticide use and the carbon footprint of agriculture.

This website posts a variety of informative, fact-based and substantive articles on virtually every aspect of biotechnology. For the reader altogether unfamiliar with biotechnology, it has a good FAQ corner. Another very useful feature is the Genetic Literacy Project’s profiles of the major critics of GMOs. These include their educational background and affiliations, making it possible for the reader to decide how to weight their opinions.

This website is especially useful in untangling the inaccuracies propagated by popular anti-GMO writers such as Jeffrey Smith and Steven Druker. There is also excellent information on this site about the organic food industry, including an in-depth analysis of its anti-GMO marketing strategies in a down-loadable report titled the Organic Marketing Report.